Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft
Software Engineering
Posted on Dec 30, 2024
Senior Software Engineer
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Date posted
Dec 30, 2024
Job number
1798096
Work site
Up to 50% work from home
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Software Engineering
Discipline
Software Engineering
Employment type
Full-Time
Overview
The MAI platform team works on the backend of Bing search engine to power the contextual and relevant search experience to all our users. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join us. This team focuses on delivering the quality of the search result in a dynamic world where the internet is ever growing and continuously evolving by devising predictive modelling, text mining, classification and/or other advanced statistical techniques
We would like you to watch a short video on what we do and get a peek into our culture on Instagram (@lifeatstci) and below is more about this job and what we are looking for. Happy applying!
Visit us at https://aka.ms/STCI
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on building web experiences and big data pipelines.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on building web experiences and big data pipelines.
- Experience with big data technologies and frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
- Demonstratable problem-solving skills, attention to detail, communication and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain web applications and services that enhance Bing’s search experience.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver innovative features and improvements.
- Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of web applications and data pipelines.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive continuous improvement.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.